Annie needs an op

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We went to the vets today for a routine check-up and we were told she needs an operation on her eye :O We've always known about the lump on her eye and so has the vet, but they have decided it needs to go!
She's 14 years old, but healthy. I'm so scared about her going under as I know it doesn't always go well for older animals :( I know she needs it, it does bother her, but I'm so scared for my woof.


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The lump is visible in this pic.
 
Its really hard I know but I'm sure the vets wouldn't operate if they thought she was in any danger.

Good luck Annie.
 
Anaesthetic is a lot safer for older dogs nowadays. Ask your vets to do pre op bloods, that will tell them if there are any underlying problems they need to be aware of. They will no doubt give her extra fluids but again it is worth just checking on the consent form that they are planning on doing this. I can see that lump would irritate her so it is probably as well to remove it, though I do wonder why the vets didn't do this sooner, or has it grown recently?
 
Poor Annie :(
I had my last dog operated on at aged 14 for a nasty growth she had on her shoulder. She came through the op fine. She did take a wee while to bounce back after the op tho. Certainly when I seen how quick my pup was up and recovered from her spaying, there was a massive difference in recovery time from the anaesthetic. My old girl was very out of sorts that 1st night. I would put her through it again if I had to tho. She was given another 18 months of being pretty healthy and very happy after her op :)
Hope everything goes well for Annie too :)
 
MurphysMinder said:
Anaesthetic is a lot safer for older dogs nowadays. Ask your vets to do pre op bloods, that will tell them if there are any underlying problems they need to be aware of. They will no doubt give her extra fluids but again it is worth just checking on the consent form that they are planning on doing this. I can see that lump would irritate her so it is probably as well to remove it, though I do wonder why the vets didn't do this sooner, or has it grown recently?
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They checked a bunch of stuff in the check-up today and they said she's very healthy for her age/breed and she should be ok. I will get my mum (she does most of the vet stuff with Annie, as I often have to work) to ask about the bloods anyway.
It grew a bit recently and they told us to come back if it did. We figured we'd leave it until the check up (literally a week or so since we noticed). It didn't used to bother her, but I think she opened it up and she's not really let it heal.
 
I know its not quite the same, but we had our very old guinea pig operated on a few times and she pulled through every time, with flying colours. If an obese elderly guinea pig can make it, your healthy doggie should be fine :) I'm sure the vets are only doing what is best :)
 
A couple of our golden oldies have had ops at 13 and 14. Both sailed through with no complications - one of them, at the time, had poor kidney function (which was being managed) and she was still ok. Trust that your vets would tell you if they thought it was a very high risk/not worth it. Best of luck to Annie!
 
Our policy is pre op bloods are compulsory on any animal from 10 years of age. I have pre op bloods on my rottie before every G/A she has. A drip is a must too. Important to check your getting these before going for an anaesthetic xx
 
My girl ended up having a GA to get a torn dew claw removed at age 14!!! I was sick with nerves but they decided it was better/safer than sedation as they had done a full health check in advance and she was fine for her age. She wasn't great on the day but the next day bouncing again (was a collie!!). Fingers crossed and have faith in your vet.
 
Thanks guys :)

Mum wanted to ask, incase anyone has any experience...does a dog that has reverse sneezing have a higher risk?
We will tell the vets (he does know, but we'll remind him) and see what he thinks.
 
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